Plywood Quiz

What gives plywood its strength and stability?

• Solid lumber

• Cross-stacking of thin veneers

• Grain direction

• Gluing layers together

What is the most common thickness of plywood used in furniture and woodworking projects?

• 1/2-inch

• 1 inch

• 3/4-inch

• 2 inches

What is a desirable feature for plywood used in woodworking projects?

• Thicker layers

• Sanded on one side

• Sanded on both sides

• More voids along the edge

What type of plywood is commonly used for woodworking projects, such as Baltic birch?

• Oak plywood

• Cherry plywood

• Maple plywood

• Baltic birch plywood

What is mentioned as a way to cover up the potentially unsightly edges of plywood?

• Iron on edge-bending

• Leaving the edges as they are

• Applying more layers

• Using solid wood as an edge

What is mentioned as a disadvantage of using a four by eight sheet of plywood?

• It is expensive

• It is difficult to cut

• It is heavy and hard to manage alone

• It warps easily

What is an advantage of using plywood over solid lumber, according to the text?

• Plywood is more expensive

• Plywood is prone to warping

• Plywood is lighter

• Plywood is strong and stable, with no worry about expansion and contraction

What is mentioned as a cost-effective option for shop projects, jigs, or fixtures?

• Solid lumber

• Baltic birch plywood

• Specialty hardwood plywood

• Lesser grade plywood

What is suggested for handling the weight and size of a four by eight sheet of plywood?

• Use it as it is

• Cut it down into smaller pieces

• Buy a smaller sheet

• Leave it to the home center

What is suggested as a trick to avoid chipping or splintering when cutting plywood against the grain?

• Use a dull blade

•  Run masking tape along the cutline

•  Increase cutting speed

• Cut with the grain